Resources for Modern Moms

Knowledge is mommy power

Motherhood and family life have evolved dramatically in only a few generations, creating new challenges and issues for modern moms to overcome. For an idea of the astounding statistics surrounding parenting, see Mom Facts and Figures. We've introduced some of the major challenges below, along with links to more information:

Balancing Work and Children

Today the vast majority of moms - almost 3 out of 4 mothers - are employed. (That is, they hold a second job in addition to being a full-time mom.) Moms that juggle a career and kids average 13 hours a day working at their job or at home, and as a result are often time stressed. The biggest challenge these moms face is finding the elusive work/like balance.Families and Work InstituteAlliance for Work-Life Progress

Single Mothers

There are over 10 million single moms in the U.S., and 3 in 10 children live with just one parent. Over 25% of all families are single mother families, more than double the proportion in 1970. In the U.S., single parents have their own official day - National Single Parent Day is celebrated annually on March 21.About.com Single ParentsParents Without Partners